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Freelance Desk Editor - NBC Sports

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Freelance Desk Editor - NBC Sports

$175/day - $200/day
• Emerging Level
Skills: Social Media Editor Digital Media Live Event / On Location Services Writers Video Editor

Summary

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of approximately 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed. As a Desk Editor, you will be a key part of the NBC Sports digital operation, handling video publishing and presentation of live streams across multiple properties, including NFL, Golf, Olympic and Paralympic Sports, Premier League, Motorsports, Big Ten, Rotoworld and more.

Category Digital Media  Editor  Live Event / On Location Services  Social Media  Video Editor 
Location Remote Location
Time Period Unknown
Posted Date Jan 08, 2024
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a project / limited term position with an estimated duration of approximately 12 months, unless otherwise amended or terminated as deliverables within this project are completed.

As a Desk Editor, you will be a key part of the NBC Sports digital operation, handling video publishing and presentation of live streams across multiple properties, including NFL, Golf, Olympic and Paralympic Sports, Premier League, Motorsports, Big Ten, Rotoworld and more. You will manage the day-to-day presentation of the NBC Sports digital homepage, sport specific pages, and the Sports app, as well as support video publishing effort on platforms like YouTube and Yahoo, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure all content, both video and written, is presented with accuracy, nuance and care across our digital platforms.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage video publishing and livestream presentation on the NBC Sports main site and on the Sports App, both in a live sports environment and to support studio shows like Pro Football Talk and Brother From Another
  • Manage the presentation of content across NBC Sports sites, including the homepage and sports-specific pages
  • Package NBC Sports written and video content on our digital platforms in a way that both maximizes reach and prioritizes editorial accuracy
  • Plan around key properties and tentpole events to develop coverage strategies and ensure coordination between linear broadcasts and digital teams
  • Support relationships with partner platforms like YouTube and Yahoo
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
  • Solid editorial judgment and engagement with multiple sports properties
  • Clear communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent sports and events
  • Familiarity with a digital ecosystem and ability to learn and master (with all appropriate support and training) multiple technical platforms that contribute to the presentation of the NBC Sports site
  • Sharp writing ability, both in the occasional long-form content creation and in daily titling and descriptions of video content 
Desired Characteristics:
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure, to meet deadlines, and multi-task.
  • Openness to working both collaboratively and independently and enthusiasm for taking ownership of projects, properties and deadlines
  • Awareness of when to elevate key issues, candor and comfort in admitting what you don’t know and where you need more support
  • Enthusiasm for the digital presentation of sports content and creative thinking about how web and app platforms enable us to present content in unique and innovative ways
  • Ability to work in a team environment, eagerness to learn, and ability to adjust on the fly as storylines and trends evolve and change
  • Familiarity with AP style with the ability to create clean, accurate and original copy
  • Strong comfort level with digital video platforms and openness to learning new tech platforms as needed
Additional Requirements:
  • Submission of writing assessment required as part of the interviewing process
  • Willingness to work nights and weekends with short notice
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must be 18 years or older
Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

Salary range: $175-$200/day rate

Job Type Contract 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day, Evening
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